Counting Design Numbers and Typography

Design is a field of visual art that has always been open to various diverse forms of expression, with the incorporation of various different design element and design media, no less. Through the history of design we have seen various different ways and approaches creative designers have taken in the process of the implementation and execution of creative ideas and concepts in their execution of design. These techniques and process vary with the individual designer’s unique style as well the method by which they go about the creative design process, not only at a mental level, but at an active and physical level as well.

Modern design has allowed for many an idea and visual elements and techniques that are far from conventional and traditional approaches to be taken when it comes to creating graphic design that is truly unique and communicative. This is true not only in terms of approaches that are now made available to use due to advancements in technology such as digital art and software manipulation for example, but also with regard to the concepts and visual elements adopted by designers to communicate their design – seeing design in new and unconventional ways.

Despite the trending rise and expanse of contemporary and modern design, we find that there are certain elements that will never become obsolete not only in design, but in our lives as well. One of the most immortal design elements we see today still popularly at large in creative concepts till date is the use of numbers and typography in design.

The presence of number and type in design has been inarguably consistent throughout the history of knowledge and academia. Numbers and type have been as loyal in the conception of ancient history and civilization as they have been in the conception of art and design. While this is not a lesson in history, we do emphasize the fundamental importance of number and type in design.

In this post we will looking at a few amazing renditions of numbers and typography under the wide and general axis of design. We see the work of talented artists who have used numbers and letters to create modern and contemporary works, for the most part defining their immortal relationship with design and art. Examples vary from graphic design to product design and even installation art.